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Explosion of bombs left over from strikes kills 14 Iranian Revolutionary Guard members, reports say

A report by the Nournews website, believed to be close to Iran's security, said the explosion happened near the northern city of Zanjan, which is northwest of Tehran

The Hindu 2 May 2026 8:07 am

U.S. withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, U.S. officials say

Mr. Trump had threatened a drawdown in forces earlier this week after sparring with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said the Iranians were humiliating the U.S. in talks to end the two-month-old war and that he did not see what exit strategy Washington was pursuing

The Hindu 2 May 2026 7:17 am

No fatalities reported in Cisokan hydropower project landslide: BPBD

The West Bandung Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) stated that it has so far received no reports of ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 4:05 am

Jakarta Police foil plot to disrupt May Day rally, seize molotov items

The Greater Jakarta Police has carried out early preventive measures against a number of rioter groups attempting to ...

Antara News 2 May 2026 3:52 am

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administrations push to end special status

Amid its immigration crackdown, the Trump administration has terminated Temporary Protected Status for people from nine countries, including Haiti, Venezuela and Ethiopia

The Hindu 2 May 2026 2:04 am

Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest proposal to end war with U.S.

He did not elaborate on what he saw as shortcomings in the proposal received by Pakistani mediators

The Hindu 1 May 2026 11:05 pm

Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at Istanbul May Day rallies

Two groups were specially singled out in the citys European side after signalling their intention to march to Taksim Square, the scene of several anti-government protests in the past, which was sealed off overnight by police

The Hindu 1 May 2026 10:11 pm

Indonesia moves to standardize daycares following child abuse case

The Indonesian government is striving for collaboration in creating a one-stop-shop regulation to improve the quality ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 9:54 pm

DPR to set up command center to address agrarian reform resolution

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad stated that the DPR will establish a command ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 9:31 pm

Indonesia sends 2 TNI officers to monitor Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire

Two Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel were sent to Cambodia to carry out the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 9:07 pm

ILO Convention 188 'gift' from Prabowo to Indonesian fishing crews

The ratification of International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 188 through Presidential Regulation No. 25 of ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:44 pm

Minister urges stronger role for Human Rights Commission

Indonesias Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, has ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:39 pm

Indonesia's malaria battle: How a woman helps protect Papua's villages

As a new day unfolded, a woman with years of dedication navigated narrow alleys, arriving at a plank house in her ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 7:37 pm

BNPT calls on youth to counter online radicalism

The National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) urged the youth to become agents of change in the digital space, urging ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 6:19 pm

Indonesia ratifies ILO Convention 188 to ensure fishers' protection

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has signed Presidential Regulation No. 25 of 2026, ratifying International Labour ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 4:23 pm

Danantara buys ride-hailing shares to cut driver fees to 8 percent

The government, through Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara, has acquired shares in certain ride-hailing ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 4:14 pm

RI, Malaysia boost cooperation against transnational drug trafficking

Indonesia and Malaysia share responsibility for protecting the region from drug trafficking, Indonesias National ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 4:13 pm

May Day 2026: Prabowo pledges affordable housing near industrial areas

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to providing decent and affordable housing for workers. In his ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 3:59 pm

Comments that might hurt bilateral ties: Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Assam CMs remarks

By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Bangladesh on Thursday asked India to avoid comments that might hurt bilateral ties after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made remarks on the repatriation of individuals from Assam. According to a reports, Bangladesh summoned acting Indian High Commissioner Pawan Badhe to the countrys Ministry of Foreign Affairs to formally [] The post Comments that might hurt bilateral ties: Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Assam CMs remarks appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 1 May 2026 3:12 pm

Oscar statuette for Mr. Nobody Against Putin goes missing on flight

The Russian director, Pavel Talankin, was forced to check the award into hold luggage on a flight from New York to Germany

The Hindu 1 May 2026 3:09 pm

May Day 2026: Prabowo announces task force to prevent layoffs

President Prabowo Subianto assured that he will continue to protect workers' interests, including from the threats ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 2:51 pm

May Day: Prabowo caps ride-hailing commissions at 8 percent

President Prabowo Subianto has signed Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026, capping the commission fees that ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 2:36 pm

President Prabowo sets up task force on layoffs, labor welfare

President Prabowo Subianto said he has issued a presidential decree to establish a task force on layoffs mitigation and ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 1:33 pm

President Prabowo to open museum honoring labor activist Marsinah

President Prabowo Subianto said he will travel to Nganjuk, East Java, this month to inaugurate the Marsinah ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 1:26 pm

President Prabowo pushes completion of Manpower Bill this year

President Prabowo Subianto said he has instructed his ministers to work with the House of Representatives (DPR) to ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 1:15 pm

Prabowo targets welfare boost for 6 million fishermen

President Prabowo Subianto said the government aims to improve the welfare of 6 million fishermen through the ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 1:07 pm

A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealands capital after a century-long absence

Today only about 70,000 kiwi are left across the country, with the population dropping 2% each year

The Hindu 1 May 2026 12:17 pm

May Day: Prabowo vows daycare access to boost workers welfare

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to expand access to daycare services for laborers in the near term, ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 11:44 am

Russian attack damages port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, governor says

Two high-rise apartment buildings were damaged in the attack, which wrecked apartments and caused fires, Mr. Kiper wrote on the Telegram messaging app

The Hindu 1 May 2026 11:15 am

Scotch Whisky tariffs set to ease, Trump says after royal visit

President Donald Trump says he is lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky following a White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

The Hindu 1 May 2026 11:13 am

Prabowo tells TNI commanders to deliver benefits to people

President Prabowo Subianto urged Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) unit commanders to deliver tangible benefits to ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:55 am

Garuda Indonesia re-enters top 25 as turnaround gains pace

Garuda Indonesia re-entered the worlds top 25 airlines in 2026, signaling steady improvements in service and ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:48 am

Indonesia to restructure Danareksa into major asset manager

Indonesia has begun restructuring state-owned PT Danareksa to transform it into a focused asset management firm, with ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:22 am

Indonesia monitors seven citizens detained in Saudi Arabia

Indonesias consulate in Jeddah said it is following up on cases involving seven Indonesians detained by Saudi ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:09 am

Dudung sees Prabowo addressing workers at May Day rally

Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman said he is confident that President Prabowo Subianto will respond to ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 8:00 am

Estithmar Holding Reports 97% Surge YoY in Q1 2026 in Net Profit to QAR 333 Mn

-Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a net profit of ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 4:58 am

INNIO and Net Zero Innovation Hub Deliver World-First 3 MW Demonstration of 100% Hydrogen Backup Power for Data Centers

-INNIO Group, together with the Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers, has completed a landmark, industry-first ...

Antara News 1 May 2026 4:30 am

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 9 people, including 2 children

Speaking to a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, President Joseph Aoun had earlier slammed continuing Israeli violations in south Lebanon

The Hindu 30 Apr 2026 11:16 pm

Middle Eastern countries seek stronger trade ties with RI: Minister

Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that Middle Eastern countries are showing strong interest in deepening ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 9:48 pm

Indonesia prioritizes data protection in digital investment drive

Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria has underscored Indonesia's openness to global ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 9:47 pm

A harsher dry season tests Indonesia's fire strategy

Indonesia is moving early to reinforce its defenses against forest and land fires as signs of a prolonged dry season ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 8:51 pm

Indonesia completes construction of nearly 7,000 village co-ops

The Indonesian Ministry of Cooperatives stated that physical building construction has been fully completed for almost ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 8:42 pm

HKTDC's seven flagship lifestyle and licensing events successfully attract over 95,000 global buyers

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today successfully concluded seven flagship lifestyle and ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 8:31 pm

Indonesia targets completion of 50 modern fishing vessels in 2026

The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is targeting the completion of the construction of 50 modern ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 8:05 pm

BRIN unveils strategies to curb invasive suckermouth catfish spread

Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency has unveiled strategies to curb the spread of the invasive ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 7:32 pm

Govt begins land clearance for Indonesian Hajj Village in Saudi

The Indonesian government has begun acquiring land for the Hajj Village in Saudi Arabia as the initial phase of ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 7:17 pm

Wintermar Offshore (WINS:JK) Reports 1Q2026 Results

Wintermar (WINS:JK) records attributable net profit growth of 194%YOY to US$4.8million for 1Q2026 on 47.8% YOY ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 6:54 pm

FWD Group reports strong first quarter new business update, adding to its consistent track record of financial performance

FWD Group Holdings Limited (FWD Group or FWD) today announced strong first quarter ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 6:51 pm

Gov't reinforces protection for outsourced workers with new regulation

The government has strengthened legal protection and certainty for outsourced workers through Manpower Ministerial ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 6:51 pm

A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty

The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.

BBC 30 Apr 2026 6:49 pm

Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference conclude successfully

Asias annual flagship licensing events, theHong Kong International Licensing Showand ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 6:47 pm

The Fifth International Healthcare Week set for next month, to highlight Hong Kong's position as medical technology and investment hub

The fifth edition of theInternational Healthcare Week, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 6:45 pm

Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Indices highlight resilience of GBA corporates despite Middle East uncertainties

Standard Charteredand theHong Kong Trade Development Council(HKTDC) jointly released the latest ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 6:42 pm

Roblox complies with PP Tunas, sets rules for children's game access

Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid announced the gaming platform Roblox has fully complied with the ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Bank Indonesia launches QRIS cross-border payment system with China

Bank Indonesia (BI) carried out the soft launching of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) cross-border ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 6:15 pm

Some 24,980 personnel to safeguard May Day event at National Monument

Head of the Greater Jakarta Police Public Relations Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto said that some24,980 ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 6:12 pm

Indonesia launches 1,000-day consortium to cut maternal, infant deaths

Indonesias Health Ministry on Thursday launched a 1,000-day early life consortium to cut maternal and infant ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 6:11 pm

Indonesia speeds up customary forest designation to 368,877 hectares

The Ministry of Forestry stated that the designation of customary forests has so far reached 174 units, covering a ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 6:09 pm

VP Gibran ensures smooth hajj pilgrim departure from Surabaya

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka ensured that the departure process of prospective hajj pilgrims from Juanda ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 5:35 pm

Health Ministry applies TOKEN strategy to curb malaria in Papua

The Ministry of Health introduced the Find, Treat, Control (TOKEN) strategy to accelerate the reduction of malaria ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 5:23 pm

Tour de Singkarak returns to West Sumatra in 2027, ministry confirms

Indonesias Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that the international cycling race Tour de Singkarak (TdS) will ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 5:12 pm

U.S. seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on April 30 on plans for a series of fresh military strikes on Iran in hopes of making Iran more flexible on nuclear issues in negotiations

The Hindu 30 Apr 2026 5:07 pm

Govt to recruit over 20,000 crew members for 1,582 fishing vessels

The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries will recruit more than 20,000 crew members to support the ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 4:54 pm

Health Ministry records 412 malaria-free regions in 2026

The Ministry of Health announced that by 2026, 412 of the 514 districts/cities in Indonesia will have been declared ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 4:16 pm

Indonesia seeks enhanced for Polri involvement in Saudi during Hajj

Indonesias Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is seeking to enhance the technical involvement of the Indonesian National ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 4:15 pm

Police probe alleged Hajj fraud involving three Indonesians in Mecca

As part of the Hajj and Umrah Task Force, the National Police are following up on a report regarding the arrest of ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 3:35 pm

People-to-people ties key to Georgia-Indonesia relations: envoy

Ambassador of Georgia to Indonesia Tornike Nozadze underscored the importance of peopletopeople contacts in ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 2:27 pm

Mamdani says he would ask King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor

New York's mayor made the comments hours before meeting King Charles, but it's unclear if he brought up the diamond.

BBC 30 Apr 2026 2:26 pm

Georgia plays a key role in securing global energy: Ambassador

Ambassador of Georgia to Indonesia Tornike Nozadze said that Georgia plays a key role in facilitating reliable and ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 2:22 pm

Free schools in Jakarta expected to curb out-of-school children

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung expressed hope that expanding the free private schools in Jakarta would help reduce the ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 2:21 pm

Indonesia's Hajj Ministry tightens food safety with mandatory checks

The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has instructed Hajj organizing officers (PPIH) stationed in Saudi Arabia to ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 2:18 pm

VP Gibran reviews AI training for Islamic boarding school students

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited the Islamic boarding school,Perguruan Islam Pondok ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 2:07 pm

Govt guarantees swift care, full rights for Bekasi train victims

Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman ensures prompt treatment and optimal services for all victims of the ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 2:00 pm

Four Indonesian crew safe after Somalia ship hijacking: MoFA

Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said four Indonesian crew members aboard the hijacked MT Honour 25 in ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 1:51 pm

Minister ensures aid, assessment for Bekasi train victims

Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf has ensured that all victims of the train collision between the Argo Bromo ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 1:41 pm

Indonesia expands QRIS crossborder payments to China

Bank Indonesia (BI) has expanded the use of its national QR code payment system, the Indonesian Standard Quick Response ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 1:39 pm

Indonesia opens complaint service for daycare facilities

Indonesias Ministry of Population and Family Development has launched a complaint and consultation service for ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 12:58 pm

Indonesia prepares plan to expand data centers to eastern regions

The Indonesian government is preparing a master plan to ensure a more equitable distribution of data centers across ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 11:47 am

Indonesia restricts imports to stabilize prices, boost farmers

Indonesias Ministry of Trade has issued Trade Minister Regulation No. 11 of 2026, which restricts imports of ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 10:23 am

Why does EU want Google to open up Android to AI rivals?

The European Commission has shared draft measures that it wants Google to implement, in order to let AI rivals better access Androids key capabilities

The Hindu 30 Apr 2026 10:16 am

RI boosts rural development with research, innovation partnership

Indonesian ministries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen knowledge-, technology-, and ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 9:40 am

Indonesian minister apologizes, stresses safety after train crash

Indonesian Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi apologized for her remarks following a ...

Antara News 30 Apr 2026 9:12 am

Powell to remain at Fed amid legal 'battering' by Trump administration

After my term as chair ends on May 15, I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to be determined, Mr. Powell told a news conference

The Hindu 30 Apr 2026 3:12 am

Lebanon President says Israel must fully implement truce as strikes continue

Israel must first fully implement the ceasefire in order to move on to negotiations... Israeli attacks cannot continue as they are, Mr. Aoun said in a statement shared by the Presidency.

The Hindu 29 Apr 2026 10:17 pm

Exit polls: DMK in TN, BJP in Assam, UDF in Kerala? | Above the Fold | 29.04.2026

From exit polls across five States, Phase 2 polling in West Bengal to the UAEs OPEC exit and Rahul Gandhis take on the Great Nicobar project - We bring you the top stories of the day.

The Hindu 29 Apr 2026 10:07 pm

Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran

My personal relationship with the U.S. President remains good. I simply had doubts from the start about what was begun with the war in Iran. That is why I have made that clear, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

The Hindu 29 Apr 2026 9:11 pm

Free health check to increase Indonesians' life expectancy: Minister

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that the Free Health Check (CKG) program is a government initiative to ...

Antara News 29 Apr 2026 8:56 pm

Red and White Village Co-ops: Big ambition, bigger execution challenge

The direction of Red and White Village Cooperatives is becoming clearer as an initiative to push village economic ...

Antara News 29 Apr 2026 8:38 pm

Indonesia vows fair treatment as EU non-tariff barrier target palm oil

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Indonesia will continue to uphold the principles of fairness and ...

Antara News 29 Apr 2026 8:11 pm

Prabowo warns global conflicts are driving prices in Indonesia

Indonesia needs to immediately strengthen its economic foundations, reduce the impact of global conflicts on the ...

Antara News 29 Apr 2026 7:51 pm